Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom

by Morrison, Gary R.; Lowther, Deborah L.; Demeulle, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9780132700009
• ISBN10: 013270000X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-09-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This book presents a rationale and teaching model for integrating computer technology into the curriculum. It addresses a variety of computer software applications, presents real examples of how to integrate technology into the classroom, and focuses on how the computer can be used as a tool for teachers.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 RETHINKING COMPUTERS AND INSTRUCTION	1	(18)
Key Topics	1	(1)
Conception of Technology	2	(3)
The Use of Computers in Schools	2	(2)
The Use of Computers in Business	4	(1)
Educational Reform and Technology	5	(9)
Constructivism	6	(1)
Open-Ended Learning Environments	6	(2)
Learning Context	8	(1)
Collaborative Learning	9	(5)
Starting the Revolution	14	(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	16	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	16	(1)
References	16	(3)
CHAPTER 2 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY FOR INQUIRY: THE NTEQ MODEL	19	(18)
Key Topics	19	(1)
NTeQ in the Classroom	20	(3)
NTeQ in Philosophy	23	(10)
NTeQ and the Teacher	23	(4)
NTeQ and the Student	27	(2)
NTeQ and the Computer	29	(1)
NTeQ and the Lesson	30	(1)
NTeQ and the Multidimensional Environment	31	(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	33	(3)
Questions Teachers Ask	33	(3)
References	36	(1)
CHAPTER 3 TEACHER AS DESIGNER	37	(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	37	(1)
Key Topics	37	(1)
Designing an Integrated Lesson	38	(21)
Specifying Objectives	38	(4)
Matching Objectives to Computer Functions	42	(1)
Specifying a Problem	43	(3)
Planning the Data Manipulation	46	(3)
Planning the Results Presentation	49	(4)
Planning the Activities While Using the Computer	53	(1)
Planning the Activities Prior to Using the Computer	54	(1)
Planning the Activities After Using the Computer	55	(2)
Planning the Supporting Activities	57	(1)
Planning the Assessment	58	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	59	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	59
NTeQ Model	59	(1)
References	60	(1)
CHAPTER 4 TEACHER AS FACILITATOR	61	(16)
Key Topics	61
Negotiating the Curriculum	62	(4)
Four Stages of Negotiating the Curriculum	62	(3)
Negotiating the Curriculum and NTeQ	65	(1)
Group Learning	66	(4)
Classroom Environment	66	(1)
Creating a Culture of Collaboration	67	(1)
Establishing Groups	68	(1)
Principles of Cooperative Learning	68	(2)
Questioning Strategies	70	(4)
Higher and Lower Level Questions	72	(1)
Convergent and Divergent Questions	72	(1)
Techniques of Questioning	73	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	74	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	74	(1)
References	75	(2)
CHAPTER 5 MANAGING THE CLASSROOM	77	(24)
Key Topics	77	(1)
Classroom Management	78	(4)
Classroom Environment	80	(1)
Changes Over Time	81	(1)
Managing the Multidimensional Environment	82	(10)
Managing the Rotation	82	(3)
Managing Student Activities	85	(7)
Managing the Resources	92	(3)
Student Disks	92	(1)
Software and CD-ROMs	92	(1)
Printing Supplies	92	(1)
Desktop Management	93	(1)
Computer Care	94	(1)
Managing the Internet	95	(3)
Supervision and Guidance	96	(1)
Acceptable Use Policies	96	(1)
Filters	97	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	98	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	98	(1)
References	98	(3)
CHAPTER 6 ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS	101	(22)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	101	(1)
Key Topics	101	(1)
Adapting the Learning Environment	102	(8)
Student Learning Variables	102	(1)
Determining Student Learning Preferences	103	(4)
Changing the Learning Environment	107	(3)
Adapting to the Needs of the Multicultural Classroom	110	(1)
Assistive Technology for Learners with Special Needs	111	(8)
Computer Access for Persons with Disabilities	112	(1)
Adapting the Computer for Persons with Sensory Impairments	113	(2)
Adapting the Computer for Persons with Motor Impairments	115	(3)
Other Environmental Considerations for Persons with Disabilities	118	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	119	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	119	(1)
Resources	120	(1)
References	121	(2)
CHAPTER 7 WORD PROCESSING	123	(30)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	123	(1)
Key Topics	123	(1)
Using Word Processing in the Classroom	124	(5)
Ease of Use	124	(1)
Refinement of Work	124	(2)
Creativity and Personalization of Work	126	(1)
Equity in Final Products	127	(1)
Workforce Tool	128	(1)
Examining Word Processing	129	(9)
Basic Components	129	(1)
Editing	130	(1)
Formatting	130	(5)
Inserting	135	(2)
Tools	137	(1)
Designing an Integrated Lesson	138	(9)
Specifying the Instructional Objective	138	(1)
Matching Objective to Computer Functions	139	(1)
Specifying a Problem	139	(1)
Manipulating Data	140	(1)
Presenting Results	140	(1)
Multidimensional Activities	141	(6)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	147	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	147	(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan	148	(2)
Lesson Bytes for Word Processing	150	(1)
Resources	151	(1)
Word Processing Tutorials	151	(1)
Word Processing in the Classroom	151	(1)
References	151	(2)
CHAPTER 8 SPREADSHEETS AS A LEARNING TOOL	153	(26)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	153	(1)
Key Topics	153	(1)
Spreadsheets in the Classroom	154	(5)
Using Spreadsheets for Learning	154	(5)
Spreadsheets as Tools	159	(1)
Examining the Spreadsheet	159	(9)
Basic Components	160	(1)
Entering Information	160	(3)
Creating Calculations	163	(2)
Creating Charts	165	(3)
Designing an Integrated Lesson with a Spreadsheet	168	(6)
Matching the Objective to Computer Functions	168	(2)
Identifying the Problem	170	(1)
Data Manipulation	171	(1)
Results Presentation	171	(1)
Multidimensional Activities	171	(3)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	174	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	174	(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan	175	(2)
Lesson Bytes for Spreadsheets	177	(1)
References	178	(1)
CHAPTER 9 DATABASES	179	(26)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	179	(1)
Key Topics	179	(1)
Databases in the Classroom	180	(4)
Ease of Use	180	(3)
Engagement in Critical Thinking	183	(1)
Common Tool	184	(1)
Examining Databases	184	(7)
Basic Components	184	(1)
Defining Fields	185	(2)
Entering Information	187	(2)
Creating New Layouts	189	(1)
Reports	190	(1)
Designing and Integrated Lessons Using Databases	191	(8)
Specifying the Instructional Objective	191	(1)
Matching the Objective to Computer Functions	191	(1)
Specifying a Problem for Students to Solve	192	(1)
Data Manipulation	192	(2)
Results Presentation	194	(1)
Multidimensional Activities	194	(5)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	199	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	199	(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan	199	(2)
Lesson Bytes for Databases	201	(1)
Resources	202	(1)
Database Tutorials	202	(1)
Databases in the Classroom	202	(1)
References	203	(2)
CHAPTER 10 DRAWING	205	(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	205	(1)
Key Topics	205	(1)
Using Pictures and Graphics for Instruction	206	(1)
Painting and Drawing Documents	206	(2)
Objects versus Pixels	206	(1)
Making the Choice	207	(1)
Drawing Objects	208	(10)
Drawing Tools	208	(2)
Manipulating Objects	210	(8)
Painting	218	(5)
Painting Tools	218	(1)
Transforming Objects	218	(5)
Integrating Drawing and Painting into a Lesson	223	(3)
Map Reading	223	(2)
Creating Graphics and Computer Manipulatives	225	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	226	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	226	(1)
References	227	(2)
CHAPTER 11 PUBLISHING TOOLS	229	(40)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	229	(1)
Key Topics	229	(1)
Why Publish?	230	(1)
Creating Basic Reports	230	(11)
Basic Layout	230	(5)
Rules	235	(1)
Headers and Footers	236	(2)
Using Pictures and Graphics	238	(3)
Books and Newsletters	241	(7)
Books	242	(3)
Newsletters	245	(3)
Multimedia Presentations	248	(10)
Electronic Slide Shows	248	(5)
Hypermedia Presentations	253	(5)
Creating Web Pages	258	(8)
Web Page Terminology	259	(3)
Creating a Web Page	262	(2)
Design Considerations	264	(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	266	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	266	(1)
NTeQ Model	267	(1)
Jump Start	267
Resources	268	(1)
HTML Style Manuals	268	(1)
Tutorials	268	(1)
Advanced HTML Information	268	(1)
References	268	(1)
CHAPTER 12 THE INTERNET IN THE CLASSROOM	269	(32)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	269	(1)
Key Topics	269	(1)
Internet Components	270	(10)
The World Wide Web	270	(3)
FTPs	273	(1)
Gophers	273	(1)
E-mail	274	(2)
Listservs	276	(1)
Newsgroups	277	(1)
Chat Forums	278	(2)
Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum	280	(2)
The Internet as an Information Source	282	(5)
Curriculum Guides for Teachers	282	(1)
Information for Students	283	(1)
Downloading Files	284	(1)
Copyright Issues	285	(2)
The Internet for Collaboration	287	(4)
Connecting with the Community	287	(1)
Connecting with Other Schools	288	(1)
Connecting with Experts	289	(1)
Connecting with the World at Large	290	(1)
The Internet for Publishing	291	(5)
School Web Pages	291	(1)
Student Publications	292	(4)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	296	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	296	(1)
Jump Start	297	(1)
Internet Resources	297
Teacher Resources	298	(1)
Student Resources	298	(1)
Language Arts	298	(1)
Science	298	(1)
Math	298	(1)
Social Studies	298	(1)
Arts	299
At the Classroom's Doorstep	296
Questions Teachers Ask	296
Lesson Bytes	297
References	299
CHAPTER 13 SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION	301	(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	301	(1)
Key Topics	301	(1)
Scenario: Fourth Grade Collaborative Science Project	302	(1)
Determining Information Needs	302	(3)
Factors Influencing Data Collection	302	(1)
Information Necessary to Solve Problem	303	(2)
Developing a Search Strategy	305	(13)
Search Plans	306	(1)
Choosing an Internet Search Tool	307	(11)
Conducting and Documenting the Search	318	(4)
Search Logs	318	(1)
Search Terms	319	(1)
Unsuccessful Searches	320	(1)
Assessing the Quality of Retrieved Information	321	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	322	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	322	(1)
References	323	(2)
CHAPTER 14 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS	325	(22)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	325	(1)
Key Topics	325	(1)
Computer-Generated Teaching Materials	326	(13)
Multimedia Presentations	326	(2)
Creating Audio-Tutorial Materials	328	(2)
Personalized Worksheets	330	(5)
Classroom Printed Materials	335	(4)
Educational Software	339	(5)
Types of Educational Software	339	(2)
Software Evaluation	341	(3)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	344	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	344	(1)
References	345	(2)
CHAPTER 15 COMPUTERS AS A TOOL FOR TEACHERS	347	(20)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter	347	(1)
Key Topics	347	(1)
Computers for Classroom Management	348	(8)
Electronic Gradebooks	348	(4)
Lesson Plans	352	(1)
Student Groups	352	(3)
Seating Charts	355	(1)
Communication with Parents	356	(5)
Mail Merge Letters	356	(4)
Newsletters	360	(1)
Web Pages	361	(1)
Classroom Materials	361	(3)
Name Tags and Folder Labels	361	(2)
Coupons	363	(1)
Certificates	364	(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep	364	(1)
Questions Teachers Ask	364	(1)
References	365	(2)
APPENDIX LEARNING TASKS AND COMPUTER FUNCTIONS	367	(4)
INDEX	371